Royal College of Physicians

Royal College of Physicians The RCP is a professional membership organisation representing around 40,000 physicians worldwide.
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Royal College of Physicians is an independent professional membership organisation, representing over 40,000 physicians worldwide, that aims to improve the quality of patient care by continually raising medical standards.

RCP fellows – make a meaningful impact both locally and nationally by becoming a Regional Adviser (RA).We’re currently r...
09/01/2026

RCP fellows – make a meaningful impact both locally and nationally by becoming a Regional Adviser (RA).

We’re currently recruiting an RA for the Oxford and Thames Valley region. This volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills while helping shape and support activities in your region.

Don’t miss out: find out more and apply by midnight on Sunday 15 February:
👉 https://ow.ly/ku0v50XSsAl

At Southend University Hospital, teams are rethinking discharge planning through criteria-led discharge (CLD). By defini...
08/01/2026

At Southend University Hospital, teams are rethinking discharge planning through criteria-led discharge (CLD). By defining clear discharge criteria at the point of admission and tracking progress electronically, CLD is improving patient flow, supporting safer weekend discharges and, crucially, strengthening resident doctor training.

‘Discharge decisions were too often trapped inside consultants’ heads. We all knew what “ready” looked like, but it wasn’t written down or shared.’

For our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr John Day explores how changing clinical practice with multiprofessional buy-in can deliver benefits for patients, staff and the wider system.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/bMgj50XQWiA

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

We’d like to introduce Dr Maria Panourgia as the new National Hip Fracture Database orthogeriatrics clinical lead elect ...
07/01/2026

We’d like to introduce Dr Maria Panourgia as the new National Hip Fracture Database orthogeriatrics clinical lead elect 👏

Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention. She is also the lead clinician for all Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme workstreams within her trust.

In addition, Maria serves as a member of the Executive Board of the Greek Fragility Fracture Network (FFN), is actively involved in the European and Global FFN, and is co-chair of the EuGMS - European Geriatric Medicine Society on Urinary Incontinence.

🔗https://ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r

Applications for the Diploma in Obstetric Medicine are closing soon.Are you interested in developing expertise in managi...
06/01/2026

Applications for the Diploma in Obstetric Medicine are closing soon.

Are you interested in developing expertise in managing medical conditions in pregnancy? Don’t miss out – fully funded place are available for resident doctors in England.

👉Apply today: https://ow.ly/6YRW50XCLVi
📅Applications close 5pm on Friday 9 January 2026.

🎧 Listen now: RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel joins The Lancet podcast to discuss the urgent challenges facing the ...
06/01/2026

🎧 Listen now: RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel joins The Lancet podcast to discuss the urgent challenges facing the UK medical workforce and training. From staff shortages and career development to clinical academia and ensuring the voice of resident doctors is heard loud and clear, she speaks out about our campaign to support the next generation of doctors.

‘The resident doctor voice is absolutely key – we need to work together to find solutions for the future of the NHS and our medical workforce.’

👉https://ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0

05/01/2026

Applications for the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2026 are now open!

These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of and worldwide, who are driving improvements in patient care through education, clinical practice, research and policy.

As healthcare continues to transform, these awards demonstrate that meaningful change is already happening. Across the and beyond, physicians and multiprofessional teams are leading the way, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of medicine.

At a time of intense pressure across health and care systems, it is more important than ever to recognise and champion the innovative work taking place every day.

Help us to celebrate excellence in patient care and apply today: https://ow.ly/ibBh50XRQJb

‘Systems are simply not built with complex needs in mind.’ This winter, is putting a spotlight on and homelessness a...
04/01/2026

‘Systems are simply not built with complex needs in mind.’

This winter, is putting a spotlight on and homelessness as an acute medicine consultant and a deputy manager at a GP surgery share their experience in supporting patients who are homeless: https://ow.ly/5wmp50XNAWh

Have you got any RCP events in your calendar for 2026? Find out about the highlights of our recent conference, Med+ 2025...
03/01/2026

Have you got any RCP events in your calendar for 2026?

Find out about the highlights of our recent conference, Med+ 2025, in and start planning for this year.

🔗https://ow.ly/3usk50XLzG7

‘The medical training system is changing, whether we like it or not. Locally employed doctors are no longer “temporary g...
02/01/2026

‘The medical training system is changing, whether we like it or not. Locally employed doctors are no longer “temporary gap-fillers” – they are an established, essential part of our workforce. And many deserve structured training every bit as much as those with training numbers.

‘If we embrace this moment, we can help shape a more flexible and realistic model of physician training – one that reflects the needs of modern healthcare and modern doctors.’

As phase 2 of the medical training review gets underway, RCP censor Dr Dan Furmedge explores how a practical, high-quality, alternative IMT pathway is offering fairness, structure and career progression for doctors without a training number.

🔗https://ow.ly/tNPE50XNBEn

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Congratulations to all those in the RCP community who have received awards in the King’s New Year Honours list for their...
02/01/2026

Congratulations to all those in the RCP community who have received awards in the King’s New Year Honours list for their ongoing contributions in a range of areas working to improve health and provide quality care for patients👏

Professor Mumtaz Patel, president of the RCP, said:

‘I warmly congratulate the fellows who have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours. These awards celebrate careers defined by dedication, leadership, and innovation in medicine and research. From shaping education and pioneering new treatments, to delivering care that touches countless lives, your contributions not only improve clinical practice and care for patients but inspire the future generations in our profession.

‘These honours are a testament to the difference you make every day, locally, nationally, and globally.’

📜See the full list of those within the RCP who have been awarded in this year’s New Years Honours list: https://ow.ly/Tt8O50XQW9G

Wishing all our members, fellows and staff a very happy new year! We’re looking forward to supporting you and working to...
01/01/2026

Wishing all our members, fellows and staff a very happy new year!

We’re looking forward to supporting you and working towards improving health and healthcare in 2026 🎆

🔗https://ow.ly/nKeW50XHuxU

Are you a consultant or resident looking to travel, develop new skills and exchange ideas? Apply for the Dame Sheila She...
31/12/2025

Are you a consultant or resident looking to travel, develop new skills and exchange ideas? Apply for the Dame Sheila Sherlock travelling fellowships in hepatology.

We currently have open two travelling fellowships available for one consultant and one resident, covering a period of one month each with a maximum of £2,000.

Application close in 1 month on 31 January 2026, don’t miss out: https://ow.ly/y5OT50XyGNZ

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Royal College of Physicians is an independent professional membership organisation, representing 37,000 physicians worldwide, that aims to improve the quality of patient care by continually raising medical standards.